Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived two insects - an ant and a grasshopper. The ant was known for his hard work and saving habits, while the grasshopper was famous for his carefree and lazy lifestyle.

One day, the grasshopper asked the ant for some food, as he had spent all his summer days singing and playing instead of preparing for winter. The ant refused, saying that he needed to save for the cold winter days ahead.

The grasshopper laughed and said, "Why bother preparing for the future? Life is too short to worry about things like that."

The winter days arrived, and the ant was well-prepared with food and warmth, while the grasshopper struggled to find food and shelter. He went to the ant and asked for help, but the ant refused and said, "I told you, it's important to prepare for the future. Now, you must face the consequences of your actions."

The grasshopper realized the error of his ways and the importance of preparing for the future. He learned to be more responsible and started saving for the future.

Moral: "Wise preparation for the future can prevent poverty and hardship."